New York to become the 15th state to ban “conversion therapies” to minors

New York will become the 15th state to prohibit “conversion therapies”, another great victory against these cruel practices!

The state of New York has approved the bill to prevent licensed practitioners from attempting to change the sexual orientation or gender identity of minors.

Both houses almost voted the ban unanimously: 134-3 in the Assembly and 57-4 in the Senate.

“New York has a compelling interest in protecting the physical and psychological well-being of minors, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth,” the bill reads in part, “and in protecting its minors against exposure to serious harms caused by sexual orientation change efforts.”

However, the measure doesn’t apply to clergy or other unlicensed practitioners.